Curry College - Milton, MA
posted 3 months ago
The Payroll Specialist at Curry College plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of the College's bi-weekly and monthly payrolls under the supervision of the Payroll Manager. This position is responsible for managing the student payroll function, which includes monitoring Federal Work Study awards and tracking hours worked. The Payroll Specialist will collaborate with Human Resources to coordinate the setup of all new hires and benefit changes, work closely with the Provost's Office on faculty payroll information, and serve as a backup to the Payroll Manager during their absence. In terms of essential functions, the Payroll Specialist will handle data entry for College-wide master control data, which encompasses employee information for students, staff, and faculty new hires and changes. They will assist with the processing of monthly faculty, bi-weekly staff, and student payroll, validating hours and earnings from Academic Affairs and ADP's Time and Attendance. Additionally, the role involves working with Accounting on payroll uploads to the College's finance system and managing sensitive information with accuracy. The Payroll Specialist will also be responsible for tracking and monitoring Federal Work-Study award balances throughout the academic year, collaborating closely with the Director of Financial Aid. They will assist in training managers on compliance with student employment, report on student earnings for Federal Title IV requirements, and research applicable taxation requirements for international students. Furthermore, the Payroll Specialist will communicate necessary adjustments to the Accounting Office to ensure accurate financial reporting and participate as a member of the College's Student Employment Committee. Other duties may include assisting the Finance Office with processing various disbursements and vendor invoices, managing employee expense reimbursements, conducting verifications of employment for external agency requests, and updating Payroll Policies and Procedures manuals. The Payroll Specialist will work with the Payroll Manager to identify opportunities for process improvements and assist with financial reports and special projects as needed. Maintaining confidentiality and professional protocols is essential in this role, as is the ability to back up the Payroll Manager's responsibilities when required.